BUSINESS LETTER WRITING IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS A COMPONENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF PEDAGOGICAL STUDENTS

The growing internationalization of education and the expansion of professional contacts across borders have significantly increased the importance of foreign language proficiency for future teachers. Among various forms of professional communication, business letter writing plays a crucial role, as it enables effective formal interaction in academic and professional contexts. This article examines business letter writing in a foreign language as an essential component of the professional competence of pedagogical students. The study analyzes the concept of professional competence, explores the role of business correspondence in teacher education, and identifies effective pedagogical approaches to teaching business letter writing. The article argues that systematic and practice-oriented instruction in foreign language business writing enhances communicative, pragmatic, and professional competence, thereby preparing pedagogical students for real-life professional challenges.